used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
accompaniesverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/
third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the _bric a brac_ had been removed from the sideboard and tables.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
Annie
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From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading A remarkable transformation had been effected in the apartment.
subject to appointment
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A remarkable transformation had been effected in the apartment.
brac
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From this reading All the _bric a brac_ had been removed from the sideboard and tables.
bric
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From this reading All the _bric a brac_ had been removed from the sideboard and tables.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
the act of departing
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
dismantledadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmæntəld/
torn down and broken up
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading A remarkable transformation had been effected in the apartment.
elegantlyadverbUS /ˈelɪɡəntliː/
with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
gripsnounUS /ɡrɪps/
plural of “grip” — the act of grasping
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A remarkable transformation had been effected in the apartment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A remarkable transformation had been effected in the apartment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
Laura
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From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
unusual or striking
From this reading A remarkable transformation had been effected in the apartment.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading All the _bric a brac_ had been removed from the sideboard and tables.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
sideboardnoun
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading All the _bric a brac_ had been removed from the sideboard and tables.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
not in physical motion
From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading All the _bric a brac_ had been removed from the sideboard and tables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading A remarkable transformation had been effected in the apartment.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Two hours later, Laura, fully dressed for a journey, sat on a trunk, nervously watching the clock, patiently awaiting John's return.
at the time that
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Annie was still on her knees, struggling with the key of an obstinate suitcase.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The entire place had been dismantled, and the elegantly appointed sitting room was now littered with trunks, grips, umbrellas and the usual paraphernalia that accompanies a woman when she is making a permanent departure from her place of living.
